Hans Ferdinand Geisler
| Hans-Ferdinand Geisler | |
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| Born | 19 April 1891 Hanover, German Empire |
| Died |
25 June 1966 (aged 75) Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany |
| Allegiance |
 German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
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| Service/branch |
 Kaiserliche Marine Reichsmarine Luftwaffe
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| Years of service | 1914–1942 |
| Rank | General der Flieger |
| Commands held | 10th Air Corps |
Hans-Ferdinand Geisler (19 April 1891 – 25 June 1966) was a Luftwaffe commander during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Born in Hanover in April 1891, Geisler joined the Imperial German Navy prior to World War I and served during the entire conflict. He joined the newly formed Luftwaffe in September 1933. Reaching the rank of Oberst in March 1934, he became Generalleutnant in April 1939 and General der Flieger in July 1940. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 May 1940. He retired in October 1942 and died in June 1966 in Cologne.
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